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Safety & Woods Working (SAWW) Training 101

September 18 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Big Sky Stewardship Shop 6504 S Parker Road, Stockton, IL

This 2-day course is certified through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program and is part of a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use. Registration is through the NW IL Forestry Association. Level 101 is geared toward participants with little or no experience running a chainsaw, covering Level 1 […]

Safety & Woods Working (SAWW) Training Level 1-2

September 25 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Big Sky Stewardship Shop 6504 S Parker Road, Stockton, IL

This 2-day course is certified through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program and is part of a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use. Registration is through the NW IL Forestry Association. Participants in Level 1 training will spend most of the morning in the classroom, and the remainder […]

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Galena Library & JDCF Co-host “Plant a Seed, Read”
June 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Galena Library & JDCF Co-host “Plant a Seed, Read”

We are happy to be a part of the Galena Public Library in their "Plant a Seed, Read" summer program and to host a plant identification and nature exploration hike out at Horseshoe Mound Preserve. Bring the family and join Shawn Deisinger, JDCF Environmental Education Coordinator, to learn about the local native plants in Jo […]

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Open House at Mąą Pįį Preserve/Historic Hess House
June 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Open House at Mąą Pįį Preserve/Historic Hess House

As part of our ongoing Inspiring You to Preserve Our Future fundraising campaign, JDCF invites you and your family to come and learn more about our conservation work, education programs, and ongoing priorities during this open house/fundraising event. Chloris Lowe Jr, twice elected leader of the Ho-Chunk Nation and JDCF Tribal Liaison will join Hillary […]

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Galena Library & JDCF Co-host “Plant a Seed, Read”

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Open House at Mąą Pįį Preserve/Historic Hess House

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Jun 16
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Galena Library & JDCF Co-host “Plant a Seed, Read”

Jun 20
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Open House at Mąą Pįį Preserve/Historic Hess House

Jul 18
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Dark Sky Star Gazing at Horseshoe Mound

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